Parallel Verses New Living Translation Jesus replied, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? As for you, follow me." King James Bible Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. Darby Bible Translation Jesus says to him, If I will that he abide until I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me. World English Bible Jesus said to him, "If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you? You follow me." Young's Literal Translation Jesus saith to him, 'If him I will to remain till I come, what -- to thee? be thou following me.' This word, therefore, went forth to the brethren that that disciple doth not die, John 21:22 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible21:22 If I will that he tarry - Without dying, till I come - To judgment. Certainly he did tarry, till Christ came to destroy Jerusalem. And who can tell, when or how he died? What is that to thee? - Who art to follow me long before. John 21:22 Parallel Commentaries Library 'They Also Serve who Only Stand and Wait''Peter, seeing him, saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do! Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou Me.'--John xxi. 21, 22. We have seen in a former sermon that the charge of the risen Christ to Peter, which immediately precedes these verses, allotted to him service and suffering. The closing words of that charge 'Follow Me!' had a deep significance, as uniting both parts of his task in the one supreme command of imitation of his Master. … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI November the Thirteenth a Transformed Fisherman Love and Service. On the Same Words of the Gospel of John. xxi. 15, "Simon, Son of John, Lovest Thou Me More than These?" Etc. Cross References Matthew 8:22 But Jesus told him, "Follow me now. Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead." Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. Matthew 16:28 And I tell you the truth, some standing here right now will not die before they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom." John 21:19 Jesus said this to let him know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, "Follow me." John 21:21 Peter asked Jesus, "What about him, Lord?" 1 Corinthians 4:5 So don't make judgments about anyone ahead of time--before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due. Jump to Previous Alive Concern Desire Die Disciple Follow Following Forth Jesus Tarry Want WordJump to Next Alive Concern Desire Die Disciple Follow Following Forth Jesus Tarry Want WordLinks John 21:22 NIVJohn 21:22 NLT John 21:22 ESV John 21:22 NASB John 21:22 KJV John 21:22 Bible Apps John 21:22 Biblia Paralela John 21:22 Chinese Bible John 21:22 French Bible John 21:22 German Bible John 21:22 Commentaries Bible Hub |